Wisconsin Democracy Campaign

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
To revitalize democracy through Campaign Finance Reform.

Lobbying Interests:
Lobbying for changes in the campaign finance system that will help revitalize democracy and enable all candidates to have a fair chance to present their ideas to the voters.

CEO Name:
Micheal McCabe
Executive Director

Contact
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Michael McCabe
210 N Bassett St Ste 215
Madison, WI 53703-5017
(608) 255-4260
(608) 255-4359
wisdc@wisdc.org
www.wisdc.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Michael McCabe Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2003 Withdrawn On N/A
Sandra J Smith Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2003 Withdrawn On 6/5/2003
Beverly Speer Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 8/18/2003 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 1
Assembly Bill 1
relating to: official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 39

For
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 111
Assembly Bill 111
relating to: requiring identification in order to vote at a polling place or obtain an absentee ballot, the fee for an identification card issued by the Department of Transportation, and making an appropriation.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
3/13/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 116
Assembly Bill 116
relating to: use of moneys from the Wisconsin election campaign fund to make certain false representations.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 117
Assembly Bill 117
relating to: limits on certain contributions made and received by political parties and elimination of legislative campaign committees, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision.
Assembly Bill 119
Assembly Bill 119
relating to: reporting of information by nonresident registrants under the campaign finance law.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision.
For
Notification Date
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 122
Assembly Bill 122
relating to: acceptance of political contributions derived from the net proceeds of gambling operations and providing penalties.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
8/27/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
While the legislation addresses donations from Indian gaming interests, it does nothing about the nearly $53 million worth of donations made by special interests that get $5 billion a year in special favors, as outlined in WDC's Graft Tax report.
Assembly Bill 386
Assembly Bill 386
relating to: disclosures required in certain campaign advertisements.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 600
Assembly Bill 600
relating to: election administration, voter registration and voting requirements and procedures and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 265

None
Notification Date
10/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 601
Assembly Bill 601
relating to: state contribution towards certain federally financed election administration costs and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 266

None
Notification Date
10/28/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Joint Resolution 47
Assembly Joint Resolution 47
relating to: directing the Joint Legislative Council to study and recommend legislation providing for redistricting by an independent citizens commission.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/15/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 11
Senate Bill 11
relating to: creation of an Ethics and Elections Accountability and Control Board and making appropriations.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 12
Senate Bill 12
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state inco...

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 22
Senate Bill 22
relating to: official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 68
Senate Bill 68
relating to: requiring electors to present identification in order to vote at a polling place.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 79
Senate Bill 79
relating to: filing of financial statements by candidates and personal campaign committees.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
5/30/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 337
Senate Bill 337
relating to: acceptance of certain political contributions by certain elective state officials and committees.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
For
Notification Date
12/4/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WDC supports the comprehensive reform package, SB 12, which includes this same provision

Budget Bill Subjects

Elections Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Elections Board

Notification Date
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Ethics Board
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Ethics Board

Notification Date
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

General Fund Taxes
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
General Fund Taxes

Notification Date
6/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Relating to issue advocacy made consistent with U.S. Supreme Court's decision in McConnell v. FEC.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Relating to issue advocacy made consistent with U.S. Supreme Court's decision in McConnell v. FEC.

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

WDC supports the Impartial Justice bill relating to campaign financing for the office of justice the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
WDC supports the Impartial Justice bill relating to campaign financing for the office of justice the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/2/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value and providing a penalty.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$6,714.37
2004
July - December
$2,286.57
Total $9,000.94
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
24.75
2004
July - December
13.50
Total 38.25
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
173.00
2004
July - December
54.00
Total 227.00

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: creation of an Ethics and Elections Accountability and Control Board and making appropriations.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
5%
2004
July - December
Total 4%
relating to: campaign financing, official action in return for providing or withholding political contributions, services, or other things of value, lobbying regulation, designations for the Wisconsin election campaign fund by individuals filing state income tax returns, nonrefundable income tax credits for certain donations to the Wisconsin election campaign fund, candidate time on public broadcasting television stations and public access channels, statewide voter registration, staffing of the Elections Board, providing exemptions from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, making appropriations, and providing penalties.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
25%
2004
July - December
Total 18%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
60%
2004
July - December
90%
Total 68%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
10%
2004
July - December
10%
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures